{"product_id":"vortex-vr48-40-56c","title":"Vortex VR48-40-56C Inline Helical Speed Reducer - 40:1 Ratio, 56C NEMA Frame","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eThe Vortex VR48-40-56C is a NEMA C-face mounted inline helical speed reducer with a 40:1 nominal ratio (actual ratio 42.87:1) and a 56C NEMA input flange. The input and output shafts are coaxial (in line with each other), which makes this the right Vortex unit for applications where a standard NEMA C-face motor drives a single coaxial output shaft: belt and roller conveyors, packaging machinery, mixers, blowers, and OEM machinery. The VR48 is sized for 2 through 3 HP applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#1e2d4d !important;font-size:22px;font-weight:600 !important;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:12px 0;font-family:inherit;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#1e2d4d;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #1e2d4d;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #1e2d4d;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVortex VR48-40-56C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVortex VR-Series Inline Helical Reducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eVortex Unit Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVR48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eHP Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 through 3 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eNominal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e40:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eExact Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e42.87:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInline (input and output coaxial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eInput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNEMA 56C C-face input flange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSolid output shaft with keyway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eMechanical Efficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTypically 95% or above (helical gearing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eCompatible Motor Frames (VR48)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e56C, 140TC, 143TC, 145TC, 180TC, 182TC, 184TC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eOverall Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e11.93\" L × 6.89\" W × 7.32\" H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e28.7 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIron Housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eLubrication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSynthetic gear oil, -20 to 200 deg F service range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eGTIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e192056078963\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTexas Belting \u0026amp; Supply, Houston, TX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f6fa;border-left:4px solid #1e2d4d;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-weight:600;color:#1e2d4d;\"\u003eDownloadable Spec Sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eFull dimensional drawings, motor mounting dimensions, ratio table with exact ratios, oil fill capacity, and output shaft dimensions for the VR48 size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/7721\/files\/VOR-VR48.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#1e2d4d;color:#ffffff !important;padding:10px 20px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;border-radius:4px;\"\u003eDownload VR48 Spec Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#1e2d4d !important;font-size:22px;font-weight:600 !important;margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAbout This Unit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eThe Vortex VR48 is a single or multi-stage helical gear reducer housed in a cast iron case. Input is a NEMA C-face flange that bolts a standard 56C motor directly to the unit; output is a coaxial solid shaft with a keyway. Helical gear teeth engage gradually rather than abruptly, which produces smoother operation, lower noise, and higher load capacity per unit size than spur or worm gearing. The synthetic gear oil charge supports service temperatures from minus 20 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, suiting the VR-Series to indoor, outdoor protected, and washdown applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eTypical applications: belt and roller conveyors, packaging machinery, mixers and agitators, blowers and fans, pump drives, and OEM machinery requiring a compact high-efficiency inline gearbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#1e2d4d !important;font-size:22px;font-weight:600 !important;margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1e2d4d !important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600 !important;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWhat does the Vortex VR48-40-56C replace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eThis is a NEMA 56C mounted inline helical reducer at 40:1 ratio in the VR48 size class (2 through 3 HP). It cross-references dimensionally to inline helical reducers from SEW-Eurodrive, Sumitomo, Nord, Bonfiglioli, Falk, Stober, and other major manufacturers at matching motor frame and ratio. Match the existing reducer's motor frame, output shaft diameter, gear ratio, and overall dimensions against the downloadable VR48 spec sheet to confirm fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1e2d4d !important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600 !important;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eWhy choose inline helical over a worm gear reducer for this application?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eInline helical reducers like the VR-Series typically run at 95% or higher mechanical efficiency versus 50 to 90% for worm gear reducers, which means less energy loss to heat, longer service life, and the ability to drive larger loads from a smaller motor. The inline configuration also keeps the output shaft on the same axis as the motor, which is preferable in pumps, blowers, and any installation where the driven shaft was previously direct-coupled. Worm gear is the better choice when budget is the primary constraint, when self-locking output is needed, or when a 90-degree offset is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1e2d4d !important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600 !important;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eDoes the Vortex VR48-40-56C ship from Houston?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eYes. This part ships from Texas Belting and Supply's Houston, TX warehouse the same business day for orders placed before 3 PM Central time, subject to current inventory. Call (888) 203-2358 to confirm stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#1e2d4d;color:#ffffff;padding:24px;margin:32px 0 12px 0;text-align:center;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003eQuestions about this Vortex VR48-40-56C?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;color:#ffffff !important;\"\u003eEngineering support and same-day shipping from Houston.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"tel:8882032358\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#C8102E;color:#ffffff !important;padding:12px 28px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;border-radius:4px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eCall (888) 203-2358\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"Product\", \"name\": \"Vortex VR48-40-56C Inline Helical Speed Reducer - 40:1 Ratio, 56C NEMA Frame\", \"sku\": \"VR48-40-56C\", \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Vortex\"}, \"manufacturer\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Vortex Speed Reducers\"}, \"category\": \"Power Transmission \/ Inline Helical Speed Reducer\", \"description\": \"Vortex VR48-40-56C inline helical speed reducer, 40:1 ratio, 56C NEMA frame.\", \"image\": \"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/7721\/files\/VOR-Inline-Helical-Reducer.jpg\", \"offers\": {\"@type\": \"Offer\", \"price\": \"879.34\", \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\", \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\", \"seller\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Texas Belting \u0026 Supply\", \"telephone\": \"+1-888-203-2358\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Houston\", \"addressRegion\": \"TX\", \"addressCountry\": \"US\"}}}, \"additionalProperty\": [{\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Part Number\", \"value\": \"Vortex VR48-40-56C\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Series\", \"value\": \"Vortex VR-Series Inline Helical Reducer\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Vortex Unit Size\", \"value\": \"VR48\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"HP Class\", \"value\": \"2 through 3 HP\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Nominal Ratio\", \"value\": \"40:1\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Exact Ratio\", \"value\": \"42.87:1\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Configuration\", \"value\": \"Inline (input and output coaxial)\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Input\", \"value\": \"NEMA 56C C-face input flange\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Output\", \"value\": \"Solid output shaft with keyway\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Mechanical Efficiency\", \"value\": \"Typically 95% or above (helical gearing)\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Compatible Motor Frames (VR48)\", \"value\": \"56C, 140TC, 143TC, 145TC, 180TC, 182TC, 184TC\"}, {\"@type\": \"PropertyValue\", \"name\": \"Overall Dimensions\", \"value\": \"11.93\\\" L × 6.89\\\" W × 7.32\\\" H\"}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does the Vortex VR48-40-56C replace?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"This is a NEMA 56C mounted inline helical reducer at 40:1 ratio in the VR48 size class (2 through 3 HP). 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